Tag: Non-profit

Rare
United States

Rare Raises US$6 Million in Outcome Funding to Launch World’s First Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond

September 24, 2024 – Press Release (New York City) Rare announced today that it has raised US$6 million to launch a first-of-its-kind Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Impact Bond (Bond), the world’s first such bond specifically designed to channel private, public, and philanthropic capital to the small-scale fisheries sector. The Bond, first unveiled at COP28 in Dubai, will finance community-led co-management of small-scale fisheries, a proven pathway to meeting the needs … Continue reading Rare Raises US$6 Million in Outcome Funding to Launch World’s First Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond

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amnesty
Asia, Europe, NGO

Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

August 21, 2024 – Amnesty International has today published a briefing that analyzes three landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), issued on 9 April 2024, on cases brought by older Swiss women, six young Portuguese people, and a former French mayor and member of the European Parliament.  Climate inaction, ruled out!, provides an overview of the new climate jurisprudence developed by the ECtHR. … Continue reading Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

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climate centre
Europe

Climate change drives wildfires in South America’s Pantanal wetland, the world’s largest – Study

11 August 2024 – By the Climate Centre Climate change made the hot, dry, windy conditions that supercharged catastrophic Pantanal wildfires in June 40 per cent more intense and up to five times more likely, a new WWA rapid analysis released Thursday has concluded. The Pantanal – the world’s largest tropical wetland – usually floods from November to April during the rainy season, then drains from May … Continue reading Climate change drives wildfires in South America’s Pantanal wetland, the world’s largest – Study

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impact award at RMHC International Conference
United States

Press release: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati wins impact award at RMHC International Conference

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati was proud to receive a prestigious award at this year’s Ronald McDonald House Charities International Conference, held in July, for going above and beyond for the charity’s mission. Six Chapters out of 390 globally were recognized. The Cincinnati Chapter was recognized for its tireless work in trauma-informed care (TIC), receiving a $25,000 grant. Sarah Curry, TIC Champion and … Continue reading Press release: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati wins impact award at RMHC International Conference

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nesta
Untied Kingdom

Nesta backs clean energy platform Renewabl

Nesta Impact Investments announces investment into energy procurement and analytics start-up Renewabl 24 July 2024 – Press Release London, UK: Nesta Impact Investments, the investment arm of innovation charity Nesta, has invested £150,000 into Renewabl, a data-driven platform for streamlined clean energy procurement. Nesta’s investment in Renewabl is part of a multi-million-pound seed investment led by clean energy investor Helen Ventures. Founded in 2024, award-winning … Continue reading Nesta backs clean energy platform Renewabl

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Europe

GIEWS Country Brief: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana 23-July-2024

News and Press Release – 23 Jul 2024 FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Above‑average paddy production anticipated in 2024 The 2024 second paddy crop, accounting for about half of the annual production, is currently at vegetative and flowering stages, and crop conditions are generally favourable in the main producing eastern coastal areas. Following some dryness between March and April, which coincides with the harvesting of the first … Continue reading GIEWS Country Brief: The Co-operative Republic of Guyana 23-July-2024

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Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
United States

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Announces Jai Ferrell as New CEO

Native Atlantan with Deep Community Ties and Business Acumen Ready to Lead Next Generation of Girls and Volunteers MABLETON, Ga. – The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) announces today the appointment of Jai Ferrell (She/Her/Hers pronouns) as the new Chief Executive Officer for the council effective July 1, 2024. An experienced business leader with deep roots in the Atlanta community, Ferrell brings a unique blend of … Continue reading Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Announces Jai Ferrell as New CEO

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Cascale
United States

Cascale to Center Sustainability at Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai

Cascale’s ongoing event series amplifies the voices of manufacturers around the globe; event to be held in collaboration with ISPO Shanghai AMSTERDAM & HONG KONG & OAKLAND, Calif. – Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) will host Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai on June 28, part of an annual series of events designed to amplify the voices of manufacturers around the globe. Featuring targeted programming designed to address local … Continue reading Cascale to Center Sustainability at Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai

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